FreeWave WC45i-GW-P User manual

WC45i-GW-P Ethernet Gateway Quick Start
Guide
Thank you for purchasing the WC45i-GW-P.
This Quick Start Guide provides brief procedures for the hardware installation
and configuration of the WC45i-GW-P.
Note: For more detailed installation, connection, and configuration
procedures, download the WC45i-GW-P User Manual from the
http://support.freewave.com/ website.
Registration is required to use this website.
The basic steps are:
A. Power and Gateway Connections (on page 1)
B. WC Toolkit Installation (on page 1)
C. WC Toolkit Update (on page 3)
D. Setup the Computer IP Address Configuration (on page 3)
E. Change the WC45i-GW-P Password (on page 4)
Included Equipment
Included Equipment - WC45i-GW-P
Qty Description
1 WC45i-GW - Gateway with Modbus Interface
1 WC45i-GW-P - Ethernet Interface Module with Modbus TCP
connection
1 WC45i-GW-P Ethernet Gateway Quick Start Guide
User-supplied Equipment
lSmall, flathead screwdriver
lMounting equipment for the WC45i-GW-P.
lCAT5e / CAT6 Ethernet cable
lDC Adapter Power Supply (+6 to +30VDC)
lBarrel connector with Ground and Power flying leads
lOptional: WC45i-GW or WC45i-GW-DIN
lComputer for WAVECONTACT device configuration.
Power and Gateway Connections
Important!: Verify the items listed in Included and User-supplied
Equipment section are available before starting this procedure.
1. All wiring should be neat and orderly.
2. On the WC45i-GW-P terminal blocks:
a. Connect the configuration wires of the Gateway to their respective color-
designated screw terminal connections.
b. Use the screw terminal connection to connect the Power Source from an
external power supply of +6 to +30VDC.
c. Use the GND screw terminal connection to connect the External power
ground.
3. Connect the CAT5e / CAT6 Ethernet cable to the WC45i-GW-P RJ-45 port
and the Ethernet connection on the computer.
The WC45i-GW-P connections are similar to and Figure 1:
Figure 1: WC45i-GW-P Ethernet Gateway Connected to a
WC45i-GW - close-up
4. If this is the first time the WC45i-GW-P is installed, wait for the drivers to
install.
Important!: Depending on the computer and connection, the driver
installation can take 3-6 minutes.
5. Continue with WC Toolkit Installation (on page 1).
WC Toolkit Installation
Note: The images in this procedure are for Windows® 7 and/or Firefox®.
The dialog boxes and windows appear differently on each computer.
1. Open the FreeWave Support site at http://support.freewave.com/.
Important!: Registration is required to use this website.
2. Enter the User Name and Password.
3. Click .
A successful Login message briefly appears.
The Help Topics window opens.
4. Click the Software link.
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Figure 2: Help Topics window
The Software window opens.
5. Click the WAVECONTACT Toolkit link.
The available software appears in the window.
6. Select and click the attachment.
Figure 3: WAVECONTACT Toolkit window
The Opening dialog box opens.
Note: This procedure shows Firefox® dialog boxes. Other browsers will
have different dialog boxes and procedures.
7. Click OK.
The Enter name of file to save to dialog box opens.
8. Search for and select a location to save the .zip file to and click Save.
The Enter name of file to save to dialog box closes.
9. Open a Windows® Explorer window and find the location where the .zip file
was saved.
10. Double-click the .zip file.
11. Extract the .exe file from the .zip file into a parent location.
12. Double-click the .exe file to run the WC Toolkit installer.
The Open File - Security Warning dialog box opens.
Figure 4: Open File - Security Warning dialog box
13. Click Run.
The User Account Control dialog box opens.
Figure 5: User Account Control dialog box
14. Click Yes.
The WC Toolkit Setup Wizard starts.
Figure 6: WC Toolkit Setup Wizard - Select Destination
Location window
15. Click Next to continue.
The Ready to Install window opens.
Figure 7: WC Toolkit Setup Wizard - Ready to Install window
16. Click Install.
The install process is very quick.
The Installation Complete window opens.
Figure 8: WC Toolkit Setup Wizard - Installation Complete
window
17. Click Finish to open WC Toolkit.
An Update message appears in the WC Toolkit window is an update is
available.
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Figure 9: WC Toolkit - Update Available message
18. Continue with the WC Toolkit Update (on page 3) procedure.
WC Toolkit Update
If the WAVECONTACT device is connected to the internet, WC Toolkit
automatically searches for an update for either the WC Toolkit itself or the
connected device's firmware.
An Update Available message appears if an update is available.
Note: An Update Available message also appears in the Device
Configuration window for any connected WAVECONTACT device when an
update is available for that device.
The update procedure is the same for the device and WC Toolkit.
1. Open the WC Toolkit software.
The Update Available message appears in the window.
2. Click the Update Available message link.
Figure 10: Click the Update Available message link
The Open File - Security Warning dialog box opens.
Figure 11: Open File - Security Warning dialog box
3. Click Run.
The User Account Control dialog box opens.
Figure 12: User Account Control dialog box
4. Click Yes.
The WC Toolkit update process is very quick.
When the update is completed, WC Toolkit re-opens the Select Device
window showing the updated software version in the WC Toolkit window.
(Figure 13)
Figure 13: Select Device window
5. Continue with Setup the Computer IP Address Configuration (on page 3).
Setup the Computer IP Address Configuration
The IP address of the computer used for configuration needs to be set so the
computer appears in the same network as the Gateway before configuration
can continue.
Note: The images in this procedure are for Windows® 7 and/or Firefox®.
The dialog boxes and windows appear differently on each computer.
1. On the computer, click the Windows® Start button and select Control
Panel.
2. View the Control Panel window by Category and click Network and
Internet > View Network Status and Tasks.
3. Click the Change Adapter Settings link.
Figure 14: Change Adapter Settings Link
4. Double-click the Local Area Connection link.
Figure 15: Local Area Connection Link
The Local Area Connection Status dialog box opens.
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Figure 16: Local Area Connection Status dialog box
5. Click Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens.
6. Select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) option.
Figure 17: Local Area Connection Properties dialog box
7. Click Properties.
The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog box
opens.
8. Make a note of the current settings (to reverse this procedure later).
9. Select the Use the following IP address option button.
10. In the IP Address text box, enter an IP Address that is in the same
subnet range but a DIFFERENT IP Address than the device.
Example: Enter an IP Address from 192.168.1.101 to
192.168.111.254 (but NOT 192.168.1.100) and the Subnet Mask to
255.255.255.0.
Note: The default WAVECONTACT IP Address is 192.168.1.100. The
default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
Figure 18: Local Area Connection Properties dialog box
Note: An IP Address is NOT required in the Default Gateway text box.
11. Click to save the changes and close the dialog box.
12. Click Close twice to close the Local Area Connection Properties and
Local Area Connection Status dialog boxes.
13. Continue with Change the WC45i-GW-P Password (on page 4).
Change the WC45i-GW-P Password
Warning! If the default password is changed, be careful to type the
new password correctly and remember it.
If password is lost the device must be returned to FreeWave to be
reset.
Procedure
1. Complete the Power and Gateway Connections (on page 1).
2. On the computer, complete the Setup the Computer IP Address
Configuration (on page 3) procedure.
3. Open a web browser.
4. In the address bar, enter the Gateway IP Address.
Note: The default WAVECONTACT IP Address is 192.168.1.100.
5. Refresh the browser window (press <F5>).
The Authentication Required window opens.
Figure 19: Authentication Required window
6. Enter the User Name and Password.
Note: The default User Name is admin and the default Password is
freewave.
If the User Name or Password were changed, enter the applicable
information in the appropriate text box.
7. Click OK.
The FreeWave WC45i Ethernet Module software opens.
The Device Status window is active.
8. Click the HTTP tab.
9. Click the Authentication button.
The HTTP Authentication window opens.
10. In the URI text box, enter a forward slash (/).
11. In the Auth Type area, select the Digest option button.
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12. In the Username text box, type admin.
13. In the Password text box, type the new password.
Note: If the User Name or Password were changed, enter the
applicable information in the appropriate text box.
The HTTP Authentication window is similar to Figure 20.
Figure 20: HTTP Authentication window with Changed
Password
14. Click the Submit button.
The window refreshes with a confirmation message.
Figure 21: Updated Confirmation Message
The Authentication Required window opens.
Figure 22: Authentication Required window
15. Enter the User Name and the new Password.
16. Click OK.
The FreeWave WC45i Ethernet Module software opens.
The Device Status window is active.
17. Optional: Continue with other configuration WC45i-GW-P procedures.
18. Logout and close the FreeWave WC45i Ethernet Module software.
19. Remove the CAT5e / CAT6 Ethernet cable from the WC45i-GW-P and the
computer.
20. As applicable, replace the Endpoint cover.
21. Mount the Gateway device.
Learn More
For additional product information about the , visit www.freewave.com.
For additional product information or assistance, contact a local reseller, or contact FreeWave Technologies,
Inc. at 303-381-9200 or 1-866-923-6168, or by email at [e-mail].
FreeWave Technologies, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to this document or the product described
within it without notice. FreeWave assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of this document or the
infringement of any copyright or other proprietary right.
The WC45i-GW-P complies with FCC Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1)
This device may not cause harmful interference and 2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The WC45i-GW-P must be professionally installed and is only approved for use when installed in devices
produced by FreeWave or third party OEMs with the express written approval of FreeWave Technologies,
Inc. Changes or modifications should not be made to the device.
FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
5395 Pearl Parkway, Suite 100
Boulder CO 80301
www.freewave.com
Local: 303-381-9200
Toll Free: 1-866-923-6168
Fax: [phone]
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